Lab Assistant, Per Diem

SilkRoad; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health Whittier Hospital is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support specimen procurement, accessioning and processing under the supervision of a licensed CLS. The role includes performing testing as assigned and maintaining quality control in the clinical lab.

Phlebotomy (venipuncture and skin puncture) for inpatients and outpatients is also part of duties, contributing to accurate results and smooth patient flow within the regional lab network.

Responsibilities

• Procure specimens and prepare them for testing under supervision.
• Perform accessioning, processing and testing as assigned by a licensed CLS.
• Provide phlebotomy (venipuncture and skin puncture) to inpatients and outpatients.

Job description

The Laboratory Assistant performs specimen procurement, accessioning, processing and testing as assigned under the supervision of a licensed Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS). Provides phlebotomy (venipuncture and skin puncture) to inpatients and outpatients.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women's health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.